It’s true. I’m dreaming of a kitchen makeover! This blog post has been sponsored by Wellborn Cabinet, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. #WinWithWellborn Disclaimer: this is not my kitchen. I wish it was! We’ve lived in our current house since April 1998. Our house was built in 1978, and the previous owners…

Garbage day is a weekly struggle in our house. You’d think that these kids had never been asked to gather the garbage in the house, put it in the garbage can for collection, and walk it around to the front yard. Every single time it’s a struggle. And guess what? We keep making more trash….

I am excited to be partnering with Downy Ball for this paid post, particularly because working on this post also meant accomplishing a few loads of laundry…which is always a good thing. All thoughts are my own. Five kids. Messy, dirty, active kids. One husband who works outside with chemicals, bleach, and lots of water….

If there is something I’ve enjoyed doing a lot of lately, it is organizing. It seems as though this is my year to get down with my bad self in the organizing department. The kids may think I’m crazy, but it really is a good thing to get organized. One area that I got tired…

I’m happy to introduce Becca Grady, today’s guest poster, who has some tips for reviving your living space for less (something we are in the middle of doing right now!). I love her tips and can’t wait to dig into a few of them this spring! 5 Simple Ways to Revive Your Living Space for Less…

This post and giveaway are brought to you by Lush Décor. I received a complimentary item in exchange for hosting. Lush Decor is providing the giveaway item to the winner. When was the last time you updated your bedding? For me, it was back when we bought our bedroom furniture, which was a LONG time…

This post brought to you by Duck Brand. All opinions are 100% mine. There was a time when I thought my kitchen was pretty cute. There was a day when the paint was fresh and the shelves were lined with pretty, bright shelf liners. That day was quite a while ago. Today, my cabinets look…

The fire safety tips and information and Kidde Smoke alarm giveaway within this post are being sponsored by Kidde. While the statistics and information about the new Maryland law specifically apply to Maryland residents, the information is relevant to everyone, and as always, opinions are my own. Do you… Live in a home that…

My friend, Rajean, sent me this heart (and hearth) warming story this week while I was dealing with hospitals and other family business. As much as I complain about my home being too small for 7 of us, there are so many things that I DO love about it. I just have to remind myself…